SN2 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 8BH

SN2 8BH, Swindon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.09 per 1,000 population. This SN2 8BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN2 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN2 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 8BH, encompassing approximately 2353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SN2 8BH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Colbourne Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

SN2 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.0938.46%
Anti-social behaviour147.6555.56%
Shoplifting105.95233.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.250.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3044.44%
Anti-social behaviour95.52-25.00%
Shoplifting33.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.7220.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.10-18.18%
Shoplifting43.8233.33%
Bicycle theft31.700.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.2550.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Shoplifting31.27-75.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.79500.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.1037.50%
Public order104.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.25350.00%
Vehicle crime53.82150.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.90-27.27%
Other crime33.40200.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Public order20.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.67-14.29%
Shoplifting62.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.55200.00%
Other theft52.5566.67%
Burglary42.12300.00%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.00-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.67133.33%
Shoplifting72.970.00%
Public order42.97100.00%
Other theft31.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.42160.00%
Shoplifting75.5240.00%
Other theft62.9750.00%
Vehicle crime42.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-66.67%
Public order21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.5780.00%
Vehicle crime73.82600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.97-66.67%
Shoplifting52.12-64.29%
Other theft42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.25114.29%
Shoplifting146.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.95-66.67%
Other theft42.120.00%
Public order31.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.790.00%
Shoplifting146.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.950.00%
Public order42.970.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 20235
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Colbourne Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Amber Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Mervyn Webb Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Handel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Paul'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buller Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hinton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carpenters Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avening Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Farriers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dunbeath Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1